Bengeo Primary School vs Hobbs Hill Wood Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 26 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bengeo Primary School
Hertford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
449 students
Hobbs Hill Wood Primary School
Hemel Hempstead · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
450 students
| Measure | Bengeo Primary School Hertford, East of England | Hobbs Hill Wood Primary School Hemel Hempstead, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #826 of 1,872 | #592 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #6851 of 15,697 | #4779 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 449 | 450 |
| Pupils on roll | 449 | 450 |
| Free school meals | 10.1% | 15.1% |
| Capacity filled | 93.5% | 92.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 8% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Hertford | Hemel Hempstead |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.bengeo.herts.sch.uk/ | www.hobbshillwood.herts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Hobbs Hill Wood Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.4 vs 55.2).
- •Hobbs Hill Wood Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 61%).
- •Bengeo Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 8%).
- •Hobbs Hill Wood Primary School is the larger school with 450 students compared with 449.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bengeo Primary School better than Hobbs Hill Wood Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Hobbs Hill Wood Primary School ranks higher (65.4 vs 55.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bengeo Primary School and Hobbs Hill Wood Primary School?
About 26 km in a straight line, between Hertford and Hemel Hempstead in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bengeo Primary School: 449. Hobbs Hill Wood Primary School: 450. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bengeo Primary School and Hobbs Hill Wood Primary School rank in East of England?
Bengeo Primary School is 826th of 1,872 and Hobbs Hill Wood Primary School is 592nd of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).